January 12, 2008 Project Update

Several volunteers worked to return the Fokker
triplane to flight test status. The port wheel/tire
was removed and the air valve cut-out reinforcing
patch was reglued on. The unit was given several
coats of dope, was sanded smooth, and the cover shrunk
a bit to re-tighten it then the whole wheel cover was
repainted black. Mike McCormick did much of this
work.

Mike Price worked on the tail skid, removing the skid
itself and repairing the crack in the wood. Mike
McCormick took a pattern and a few measurements to
make a couple more skids since it appears we may need
a stock of spares for this airplane!

The skid guide plate was verified for fit and the
various guides were cut from "L" stock aluminum,
drilled for riveting. The skid guides themselves were
riveted in place and the longeron guides were drilled
and primed. Clamps were procured and the mounting
methodology confirmed. Parts were set aside for the
next work day.